Furnace Tender

Libbey • Toledo, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Libbey’s Furnace Tender position is responsible for maintaining glass quality & color, while maximizing furnace fuel efficiency. This is an hourly, union position. You must be available to work a 12-hour rotating shift (6-6). In the role, you will be exposed to extreme heat, noise, dirt, dust. You must be able to pass pre-employment testing including a background check, drug test, physical, and respirator fit test (cannot have facial hair).

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Successfully pass the Mechanical Aptitude Test
• Ability to lift 55 lbs.
• Forklift operator license required
• Must be able to work a 12-hour swing shift
• Must be able to work at heights
• Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment exposed to extreme heat, noise, oil, etc.
• Must pass pre-employment testing including physical capacity test, respirator fit test (no facial hair), drug screen and background check
• Visual ability to distinguish colors to determine proper color specifications
• Ability to hear specific sounds, such as alarm horns, fan sounds, burner sounds, air leaks, noises around the chargers, and motor sounds

Nice To Haves

• Prior furnace experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitor furnace operations, change setpoints, obtain glass samples, use oxygen-gas analyzer, take optical temperature readings.
• Adjust and clean burners, unplug cullet chutes, replace expendable refractories.
• Operate colorant forehearths, maintain colorant frit feeders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED